In 2020, in the midst of the first wave of lockdowns due to the pandemic, the municipality of Amsterdam announced its strategy for recovering from this crisis by embracing the concept of the “Doughnut Economy.” The model is developed by British economist Kate Raworth and popularized through her book, “Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist”, released in 2017. Here, she argues that the true purpose of economics does not have to equal growth. Instead, the aim is to find a sweet spot, a way to balance the need to provide everyone with what they need to live a good life, a “social foundation” while limiting our impact on the environment, “the environmental ceiling.” With the help of Raworth, Amsterdam has downscaled this approach to the size of a city. The model is now used to inform city-wide strategies and developments in support of this overarching idea: providing a good quality of life for all without putting additional pressure on the planet. Other cities are following this example.
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On April 10, 2024, the New York Landmarks Conservancy bestowed the Preservation Leadership Award to author and urbanist Roberta Brandes Gratz. A longtime preservation activist, Gratz served on the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission. She also led the successful effort to restore the Eldridge Street Synagogue, now the Museum at Eldridge Street. The following is a slightly edited version of the speech Gratz delivered at the 34th annual Lucy C. Moses Preservation Awards.
School Building for Het Element / De Zwarte Hond
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Architects: De Zwarte Hond
- Area: 11000 m²
- Year: 2023
Genesis Headquarters Office / COM
Round Roofs Residence / Todot Architects and Partners
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Architects: Todot Architects and Partners
- Area: 680 m²
- Year: 2024
Spink St. Office Building / Peter Ryan Architects
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Architects: Peter Ryan Architects
- Area: 2195 m²
- Year: 2023
La Bocha House / YDR estudio + AR estudio
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Architects: YDR estudio + AR estudio
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2023
Flor House / Stemmer Rodrigues Arquitetura
Kurti 50A Apartment Building / Aline Hielscher Architektur
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Architects: Aline Hielscher Architektur
- Area: 1086 m²
- Year: 2023
O_CASELLA cabin / Atelier LAVIT
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Architects: Atelier LAVIT
- Area: 19 m²
- Year: 2022
Ummahat 9-3 Hotel, Café and Restaurant / Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 17000 m²
- Year: 2024
Turning Challenges into Opportunities with the European Collective Housing Award
Architectural awards serve as a fundamental platform within the profession and the wider community. They recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in architectural projects, promoting excellence and innovation, while also providing visibility and exposure for architects and companies, highlighting projects that might otherwise go unnoticed. This impact is particularly evident in collective housing projects, which face a range of challenges, from issues of cost and compliance with urban planning legislation to the need to create welcoming and functional environments for residents. By highlighting diverse initiatives and approaches, awards inspire and educate, stimulate dialogue and the exchange of ideas, and contribute significantly to the advancement of architecture by recognizing projects that address specific themes such as sustainability or social impact.
Manglar House / Más que Arquitectura Estudio
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Architects: Más que Arquitectura Estudio
- Area: 380 m²
- Year: 2023
Henning Larsen Architects Reveals Jeddah Opera House in Saudi Arabia
Henning Larsen Architect has just revealed the designs for The Jeddah Opera House, a new local landmark in Saudi Arabia. Drawing inspiration from the historical Al-Balad neighborhood, the Opera House celebrates culture and regional geography. Situated along the Red Sea waterfront, the opera house aims to connect residents and visitors to the sea through a culture spine under a natural canopy. Extending from the city, through the opera house, to the water, this “spine” forms an integral part of the Jeddah Central masterplan for the new Opera Quarter.
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